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ML54 UHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,897 mi
Last recorded118,897 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 UHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 118,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine serious misfires (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The offside front track rod ball joint(s)/bearing are worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wing quarter panel slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The instrument display ABS warning lamp functioned as normal during the test, however, the lamp was illuminated when driven into the test bay from an already running engine.

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,235 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,777 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to rear of vehicle

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,673 miles

slight exhaust blow on front flexi pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,575 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 92,575 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,025 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,866 miles

off side rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 3 Oct 2012 70,842 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,716 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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ML54 UHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 UHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML54 UHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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